About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Long Island City Residential - Long Island City, NY 11106Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School or GED EquivalentSalary Range: $23.51 - $35.29 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: FloaterJob Category: NurseSummary
Every day at Phoenix House begins with purpose.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you step into a treatment environment where clients are working hard to rebuild their lives, regain stability, and move forward in recovery. Your role is more than completing tasks — it is about being a calm, compassionate, and dependable presence during an important chapter in someone’s healing journey.
Your day may begin by checking in on clients, assisting with medication support, reviewing health documentation, or monitoring vital signs. As the day continues, you may help coordinate a medical appointment, complete screenings, respond to a client’s health concern, or collaborate with the treatment team to ensure each person receives the care and follow-up they need.
Some moments may be routine. Others may require quick thinking, patience, and reassurance. Through it all, your attention to detail helps keep clients safe, and your compassion helps clients feel seen, respected, and supported.
At Phoenix House, your nursing skills help create the structure clients need to focus on recovery. Your care helps build trust. Your follow-through helps make healing possible.
If you are looking for a meaningful nursing role where your work supports recovery, dignity, and lasting change, we invite you to apply.
Phoenix House of NY is proudly offering 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents!
About Us
Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. We provide treatment, housing, and support services for our clients and their families. Our core values—Integrity, Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward Thinking—guide our approach, ensuring each person receives evidence-based care that promotes dignity and wellness. By upholding these values, we empower people to rebuild their lives with hope, accountability, and support.
What We Offer
At Phoenix House, we recognize that in today’s economic climate, stability and support matter more than ever. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to care for you as a whole person—supporting your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Here are some of our perks:
(10) Paid Holidays
Paid vacation, sick time, personal, and wellness time
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week
Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance
Shuttle Service to and from train stations in Long Island City (this Phoenix House location only)
Available Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM – 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
A generous tuition reimbursement program
403(b) retirement plan
Competitive wages and more...
The Licensed Practical Nurse will perform the following tasks:
Provide direct nursing care to clients under the supervision and direction of clinical leadership.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with Phoenix House policies and procedures.
Oversee unlicensed assistive personnel (e.g., CNAs, Medical Assistants, and Medical Technicians).
Perform routine nursing procedures such as EKGs, wound care, and specimen collection. Administer prescribed medications, including oral, topical, and injectable forms (IM, Sub-Q, intradermal) in accordance with NYS scope of practice and facility policies.
Document vital signs, weight, and other clinical assessments to monitor patient condition and report significant findings to clinical leadership.
Observe and promptly report any changes in patient behavior, appearance, or health status to the appropriate clinical leadership.
Engage in health education and reinforce treatment plans, medication adherence, and self-care strategies.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Details
Long Island Residential - Long Island City, NY
Full Time, Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate: $23.51- $35.29
QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Current NYS Licensed Practical Nurse
First Aid Training
CPR Training
Narcan Training
Infection Control Certification
Child Abuse Certification
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
At least three years of related experience
Qualified by training, education, and experience in providing nursing care for chemically addicted patients and patients withdrawing from alcohol and or drugs.
COMPETENCIES (KSAs)
Ethical Practices
Judgment
Relationship Management
Time Management
Empathy
Professional Boundaries
Global and Cultural Awareness
Critical Evaluation
Problem Solving
Communication
Teamwork
Crisis Management
Technical Capacity
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in an indoor clinical environment. This role also routinely encounters patients who may have contagious illnesses.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
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